FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Glenelg Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Glenelg Small Business Loans
Glenelg unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Glenelg Business Loans
What is the Larger Glenelg Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.